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Syria’s Kurds hold their ground with Damascus

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces and the Syrian government are preparing to meet in Paris next week, aiming to agree on steps toward integrating the Kurdish-run northeast with the central government.

Members of the Syrian Kurdish Asayish security forces stand guard at the Kurdish-run al-Hol camp in the northeastern Hasakeh governorate, on April 18, 2025. (DELIL SOULEIMAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

In today's edition:

  • SDF hardens position on state integration ahead of Paris talks with Sharaa government
  • Why Netanyahu is weighing annexing parts of Gaza Strip despite wanting out of war
  • EV giants set sights on Turkey as new manufacturing hub
  • UK could recognize Palestinian state if Israel doesn't advance peace process, agree to Gaza ceasefire
  • Officials warn Tehran could run out of water within weeks

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